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Pensions

We represent higher education employers in discussions on the future of the USS and are working to make the scheme sustainable while offering the very best pensions that can be afforded.

Inclusion, equality and diversity

We support and promote life-changing opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds at every university.

Brexit and UK universities

We are working with our members, the university sector and government on the implications for universities and students of the UK's vote to leave the EU.

Immigration

We want to see an immigration system that helps universities to attract international students and highly skilled staff to study and work in the UK.

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We regularly publish reports and briefings on a wide range of policy topics and issues affecting universities.

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Blog

"Sorry everyone, but we need to talk about Brexit."

12 February 2019

Universities UK International Director Vivienne Stern on the conversations the sector is having as we head towards the Brexit denouement.

University disciplinary processes under the microscope

8 February 2019

Ian Hynes, CEO of Intersol Global, discusses steps universities can take to improve their disciplinary processes.

News

Universities UK calls for salary cap to be set at £21k to protect key higher education workers

12 February 2019

Vivienne Stern, Director of Universities UK International, has today (Tuesday 12 February) called on the government to lower the proposed salary requirement for EEA workers to gain a high-skilled work visa; to £21,000.

Universities UK launches #SupportStudyAbroad campaign to protect study abroad in case of no-deal Brexit

6 February 2019

Universities UK has launched a national #SupportStudyAbroad campaign asking the UK government to commit to continue funding study abroad opportunities for UK students, even if the UK cannot negotiate continued participation in the Erasmus+ programme.